Documentary backdrop image for El Hara (2018)

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201815 minPGdoc-short

El Hara

201815 minPGdoc-short

One man's break with his childhood neighborhood in the Jewish quarter of Tunis reveals how such separations can leave lasting impacts.

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Margaux Fitoussi,

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One man's break with his childhood neighborhood in the Jewish quarter of Tunis reveals how such separations can leave lasting impacts.

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Margaux Fitoussidirector

Mo Scarpelli

Mo Scarpellidirector

Youssef Ben Ismaïlcast

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A man reflects on his past in the Jewish quarter of Tunis. He recalls his childhood and the strong ties to his neighborhood. El Hara portrays his decision to leave this community. This break with his roots shapes his identity. The film spans 15 minutes and presents the lasting effects of separation from one’s home. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the vibrant, yet complicated history of Tunis.

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